Fire Prevention Starts in the Kitchen

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies Announces Partnership with Auto-Out Automatic Stovetop Fire Suppressors

WILKES-BARRE, PA—Kitchen fires are a common occurrence fueled by the combination of everyday distractions, hot kitchen stove burners, and the grease laden environment of the kitchen. According to the National Fire Protection Association, a home fire occurs every 88 seconds and cooking is the leading cause of home fires. The Insurance Journal states that fire-related claims are also the most expensive.

Auto-Out Venthood is a stovetop fire suppressor that works automatically upon flame-activation. Sold in a pair, the devices attach with a magnet to the underside of the range hood, positioned above the burners. Upon flame-activation from a grease fire Auto-Out automatically opens, releasing a safe and environmentally-friendly powder that smothers the flames. By helping to prevent grease fires from spreading past the cooktop, Auto-Out can keep disastrous fires at bay.

According to Sy Foguel, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies “We know that protecting your assets and residents is critical. That’s why we have partnered with Auto-Out® cooktop fire suppressors offering product discounts to eligible policyholders with apartments, residential condominiums, or townhouses when Auto-Out fire suppressors are installed in all units.”